Schooling Operations and Initiatives are seeking to establish a pool of Principal Consultants - School Sport for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during **** upto the end of November ****. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The Schooling Operations and Initiatives branch is responsible for the management and implementation of strategic education programs that support schools and student outcomes. Typically, these programs involve partnership and liaison with the non-government school sectors, corporate and not-for-profit organisations in Western Australia. Delivery of support and services to public schools assisting them to implement these programs is a key responsibility of the Branch.
The Role
We're seeking experienced school sports specialists to join our dynamic new School Sports team!
These roles lead delivery of competitive school sporting opportunities and events for students in all Western Australian schools. Working collaboratively across the school sector the suitable applicants will manage competitive sport for Western Australian school students. Managing liaison with a wide range of stakeholders across the sector will be a key element of the role. In addition, these applicants will develop and monitor policy/procedures, manage research and analytics and reporting while supporting a dynamic team across the state.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in
Tuart Hill
and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation




Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments)
Free onsite parking.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this chance, please contact David Muir, Executive Consultant on ************** or byemailing ******
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (
Building Leadership Impact
).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan ********* for more details.
Eligibility




To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
Hold and maintain a current 'C' class driver's licence
Undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in metropolitan and non-metropolitan locations and travelling in small aeroplanes to remote locations, as required
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October ****
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE*******
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📌 Principal Consultant - School Sport (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth